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A15 OLB

1996 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,973 mi
Last recorded82,973 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 535127,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 OLB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 82,973 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 82,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 73,656 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 73,624 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre soft

Pass 18 Dec 2008 60,907 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 60,215 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 60,215 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak from diff area

wear in front brake discs

How Reliable is the BMW 535?

Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
7,094
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
18,035
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,346
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,237
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,669
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,608
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,438
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A15 OLB is a 1996 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 127,247 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,346 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A15 OLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this BMW 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A15 OLB registered?

A15 OLB is a 1996 BMW 535, first registered on 14 November 1996.

Is A15 OLB safe to buy?

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